100 Shining Aster Seeds – Symphyotrichum firmum – Native Pollinator Flower

📩 Only Pay Shipping Once! Order as many seed varieties as you like — you’ll only be charged one flat shipping fee. We carefully package every seed packet. If you have any questions about planting or need help choosing varieties, feel free to message us anytime! 🌱💛 Grow 100 seeds of Symphyotrichum firmum, commonly known as Shining Aster. This beautiful native perennial produces vibrant lavender to purple daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer through fall, providing valuable nectar for pollinators. Shining Aster is especially well suited for rain gardens, moist meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The late blooming flowers help support bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when many other plants have finished flowering. Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum firmum Common Name: Shining Aster Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower USDA Zones: 3–8 Height: 2–4 feet Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Light: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moist to average soil Water Needs: Moderate Cold stratification recommended for 30–60 days. Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Germination usually occurs within 2–4 weeks after stratification.